🔗 Share this article Hearts Move Eight Points Ahead at the Pinnacle Following Shankland's Penalty Defeats The Hoops History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. What this match did emphasise is that the Edinburgh club possess a real serious opportunity of disrupting Scottish football's four decade-long title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Try to chase them down. Decisive Period in the After the Break Three second-half minutes made the difference, once the initial exchanges that was fiercely fought. The striking aspect after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how comfortable the remainder of the game was for the hosts. Kyziridis doubled the lead, cutting in from the left before thumping a right-footed shot past the motionless the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray upending Braga for a foul that Lawrence Shankland slotted home. The Celtic manager cut such a disconsolate figure; challenges abound for him. The crowd erupted after Kyziridis (second right) gives Hearts the lead against Celtic. Hoops' Reaction The away side responded positively from an early setback. Murray, who struggled throughout, conceded an own goal due to panic when trying to clear a ball into the box. The Hoops worked their way into the game, leader Callum McGregor, scoring a Tierney pass for level terms. Solid Backline The Hearts goalkeeper Schwolow, who had saved superbly from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, blocked an Arne Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in added time. The hosts faced little else as the game concluded. “We stand firm” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the noise. Full report to follow.